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MrDuck

I don't have anything to show, just making a statement of sorts.

I must confess I'm not the handiest person in the world and I like my engines in their used state but finally I'm doing a bit on the big Bing I got.

I seriously doubt I can get a correct original boiler for it so I'm much stuck to dealing with the cosmetics.

As a first step the multi-talented Phil (Bugsy) has promissed to duplicate 3 feet for it's wooden stand and I have ordered the missing handle for the pump/water valve.

It has occured to me that the present boiler probably belongs with the sightglass fittings mounted but it is extremely heavy being close to the thickness of a copper pan. The firehouse is bulging from its weight.

This is a tricky engine to do anything with as the brass fittings were gilt when new and I want to avoid damaging the remains of gilt at any cost. Sadly the boiler and the fittings attached to it have been painted with some coppery paste, probably to mimic the original gilding.

I'm just not sure how to go about it.
One thoughtis to remove the boiler and fix the firehouse and clean the terrible tarnish off.

Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.

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Late but I hope to get ideas now

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peejay999 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject:

I tink you've got a great looking engine there. As for any tarnishing or discolouration, well, it just gives it character.

Pete
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MrDuck · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:41 pm Post subject:

I tend to agree but I wonder how much is mere time induced patina and how much should be removed

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The Denying Dutchman · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject:

I like it as it is. I'm afraid that if you clean the boiler you'll make it worse. It now looks like an old boiler was fitted decades ago, if you clean it up it probably will look like an old engine recently fitted with a new boiler.
I definitely prefer the old boiler look.
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magpie38 · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:37 am Post subject:

I like that it has pleanty of colour and is quite a character

Les · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:42 am Post subject:

MrDuck · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:24 am Post subject:

As it is then

New handle for the water valve is on it's way, Phil is fixing new feet and I'll see if I can arrange a sightglass fittings that will allow the water valve handle to turn properly and it will be fully functional as olde as it is

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peejay999 · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:48 am Post subject:

Good decision. Any chance of a video of it running when you have fitted the new parts?

Pete
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MrDuck · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:09 am Post subject:

But of course

With a larger selection of tools as well

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ozsteamdemon · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:35 am Post subject:

Nice vintage classic engine !

But dont look now , there`s a Snake on your table !!!

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MrDuck · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:39 am Post subject:

A lucky buy really

That snake has been with me since I was very little and done an excursion with my niece and when she grew out of it, it returned to me again

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Dr. Rog · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:49 pm Post subject:

Interesting.
The boiler looks copper, polishing will only last the first run. it will tarnish very quickly.

I think it will be impossible to restore as new so just for once I suggest leaving be and repairing only what needs it to work safely.

did I really say that....

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MrDuck · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:29 am Post subject:

It's a rare engine with unique boiler so I don't expect to find an original boiler idling around.

I can assure that it will be brought back to full functionality

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magpie38 · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:31 am Post subject:

I also love the steam dome, as i look at this engine it just shouts out character, built up over years of usuage

MrDuck · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:45 am Post subject:

Certainly makes you wonder about where it's been

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